Getting There

From Switzerland: through the Grand Saint Bernard Tunnel or the namesake Pass.

From France, through the Mont Blanc Tunnel or Petit Saint Bernard Pass: It is not necessary to take Motorway A5: you can drive on SS.26, in the direction of Leverogne.

BY PLANE:

Aeroporto Internazionale "Corrado Gex" Saint Christophe (Aosta).

From the City of Aosta (583m) follow the Strada Statale n° 26 in the direction of Mont Blanc. Near the Village of Leverogne (780m) turn left on the Regional Road for Valgrisenche. Go past the Villages of Rochefort, La Ravoire, and Chamencon; then turn right for the Village of Planaval (1.557m), about 10 km from Leverogne. You can park here and continue on foot along the paved road in the direction of the Village of La Clusaz (1.631m): once out of the village, turn left after two switchbacks. But, if you are lucky, you can also park your car just in front of the start of the trail, that is clearly visible and well-marked.

Route Description

Gain the initial, steep 500m of elevation and go past a water outlet at 2.060m to reach the first plateau. Continue along the bank of the stream that flows from the Château Blanc Glacier. Past a small wooden bridge, the trail climbs steeply for another 100 meters before reaching the second plateau, where another small bridge is located. Cross the bridge and aim straight for the Baracche (Huts) of Fond (2.340m, 2h'00). Good trip, in enough solitary environment it asks for a good training because of the length of the itinerary. Excellent panorama along the whole run. From the Alpeggio to continue along the valley decidedly aiming I pour the well visible Pass to West, after having coasted along to the left the glacier of "Château Blanc" to go up again the final ramp (ice axe and crampons) that it brings to the Hill of Planaval (3.016m). From La Clusaz 5h'00/6h'00.